=== Static Maps Editor ===
Contributors: printmaps
Author URI: https://www.printmaps.net/
Tags: maps, map, static map, static maps, map image
Requires at least: 5.4
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Make maps as PNG images fast & easy. Include the map image in your Media Library. Soon Gutenberg & Divi ready. For when interactive maps aren't needed!

== Description ==

There are dozens of interactive maps plugins for Wordpress - **Static Maps Editor** is the first plugin for creating non-interactive map images. It helps you make any map that you want, fast and easy. No iFrames, no JavaScript! Because sometimes that interactive map from Google Maps is not what you want.

= Features include =
1. Maps anywhere on the globe, from whole continents to a map of your street
1. Draw routes
1. Put a list of addresses on the map (even copy & paste from Excel)
1. Highlight cities/countries/etc
1. Upload your geo data (GPX, KML, GeoJSON..)
1. Show mountains and hills
1. Customize the map design
1. Tilt or rotate the map
1. GDPR/DSGVO compliant

= How the plugin integrates into WordPress =
* Map images are stored and hosted by your WordPress installation, within your **Media Library**
* Static Maps Editor is compatible with all other plugins that handle images
* All images are stored locally in your upload folder, as usual

= Roadmap =

These are the things planned for future releases:
1. A Gutenberg block
1. A Divi module
1. A Elementor widget

== Installation ==
= Automatic installation =
1. Search for "Static Maps" in your wp-admin
1. Install and activate the plugin
1. One-click-generate your API key in "Settings"
1. Go to "Media Library" > "Create static map"

= Manual installation =
1. Download the WP Static Maps plugin zip file. Extract and upload the folder in your wp-content/plugins folder.
1. From the wp-admin panel go to plugins and activate “WP Static Maps”
1. Go to "Media Library" > "Create static map"

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Do I need an account on Printmaps.net for this to work? =

No. All you need is an API key for Printmaps.net, which you generate with a single click the first time you use the plugin. (It is shown on the settings page however, in case we ever need it for debugging.)

= Are all features free or is there a Pro version? =

All features are free, there is no "Pro". We earn our money with printable cartography on Printmaps.net, not with online static maps. They are free and will stay free.

= What's the difference to all the other maps plugins? =

All maps plugins that we know of serve interactive maps. (Maps where you can zoom, pan and click.) This plugin serves static, non-interactive maps, pure PNG pictures. That's good for the speed of your site, for your site layouts and also for SEO, as these maps will show up in Google Images as search results.

= Where is the map data from? =

The map data is from OpenStreetMap.org, processed by us into a cartographic scheme. OSM licences map data under an open licence, therefor you are free to use our maps in any way you wish, given that you don't remove the copyright credits.

= Is it legal to use your maps commercially? =

Yes, you may use these maps also for commercial purposes, as long as you don't remove the copyright credits.

= What about privacy or GDPR? =

All maps you create and include in your pages will be hosted by your Wordpress installation, not by us. Your users will not be served any files from our servers. No privacy problems whatsoever. The plugin is fully compliant with GDPR/DSGVO.

= What's the catch? =

We made this plugin to make our commercial service Printmaps.net more visible. The plugin is and will stay free.

== Screenshots ==

1. Create maps fast and easy
1. Choose from default styles + customize them
1. Add POIs, routes, files (GPX, etc) and much more
1. Add the PNG to your WordPress media library

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release. Hope you like it!